Setup Query

[John O'Boyle]

I have a notebook with WinXP Home edition installed. I recently applied
the SP2 upgrade. Now I want to upgrade to WinXP Pro. The distribution
disk I have is WinXP Pro w/SP1. I ALSO have the SP2 disk. Will I have
any problem upgrading from "Home SP2" to "Pro XP1"?

I appreciate any (and all) input.

Thanks.

JLOB

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I have a notebook with WinXP Home edition installed. I recently
applied the SP2 upgrade. Now I want to upgrade to WinXP Pro. The
distribution disk I have is WinXP Pro w/SP1.

Note that you need a Retail (or MSDN) version in order to upgrade.

Will I have any problem upgrading from "Home SP2" to "Pro XP1"?

Most likely. Uninstall SP2 via "Control Panel > Add/Remove Software",
then upgrade to WinXP Pro SP1 and reinstall SP2 plus all available
updates for WinXP Pro (Windows Update site).

 

[John O'Boyle]

I will. Thanks.

JLOB

Note that you need a Retail (or MSDN) version in order to upgrade.




Most likely. Uninstall SP2 via "Control Panel > Add/Remove Software",
then upgrade to WinXP Pro SP1 and reinstall SP2 plus all available
updates for WinXP Pro (Windows Update site).

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I will. Thanks.

You're certainly welcome, John.